Jordon Crawford
July 6, 2023
Josh Magette
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 28/11/89
- Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama (USA)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 185
- Weight (KG): 73
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: University of Alabama-Huntsville (2008-2012)
- NBL DEBUT: 3/12/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 32
- LAST NBL GAME: 4/02/23
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 33
- NBL History: Tasmania 2022-23
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Josh Magette was born in Birmingham, Alabama (USA)
NBL EXPERIENCE
Josh Magette made his NBL debut with the Tasmania JackJumpers at 32 years of age. He scored 19 points in his first game.
A cerebral left-hander with extraordinary handles and unlimited range, Josh Magette joined the Tasmania JackJumpers as their pass-first point guard to support fellow imports MiKyle McIntosh and Josh Adams in the team’s inaugural season in the NBL.
The JackJumpers began their debut campaign with low expectations, as multiple betting agencies offered 400:1 odds of them winning the championship. However, Tasmania shocked the Brisbane Bullets in their NBL debut on December 3, 2021, with an 83-74 overtime victory at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart. Despite the promising start, the team struggled through the early rounds.
Heading into Round 8, Tasmania had managed just one additional win and sat ninth on the ladder with a 2-6 record. A season-ending injury to marquee signing Will Magnay further complicated matters, forcing head coach Scott Roth to pivot from a perimeter-focused game plan to a more balanced, team-oriented approach. The adjustment proved successful, as the JackJumpers closed the season with an impressive 10 wins from their last 12 games, finishing 17-11 and securing fifth spot on the ladder.
Magette (11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists) played a crucial role in orchestrating the JackJumpers’ turnaround. The team’s playoff hopes received a dramatic boost when the South East Melbourne Phoenix defeated the Perth Wildcats in the final game of the regular season. The result allowed Tasmania to leapfrog Perth into fourth place on points percentage, earning a spot in the postseason and a semifinal matchup against the reigning champions and top-seeded Melbourne United.
Tasmania dropped Game One of the semifinals 74-63 on Melbourne’s home court but responded with a gritty performance to even the series on their home floor. Magette (12 points, 7 assists) was pivotal in the team’s offensive flow during the victory. In Game Three, fortune favored the JackJumpers once more as Melbourne’s captain Chris Goulding was ruled out with injury. Tasmania capitalized on the opportunity, clinching a thrilling 76-73 win to advance to the Grand Final series.
The Sydney Kings, fresh off a 2-0 series victory over the Illawarra Hawks, awaited the JackJumpers in the championship round. Sydney’s dominance carried over into Game One, where they secured a commanding 95-78 victory. Magette (11 points, 6 assists) fought hard to create opportunities, but the Kings’ firepower proved too much.
Game Two was historic, as it marked the first NBL Grand Final game ever played in Hobart. The JackJumpers gave everything they had, with Josh Adams delivering a spectacular 36-point performance in front of a sellout crowd. Despite Adams’ heroics, the Kings narrowly edged Tasmania 90-86. Sydney was buoyed by a trio of 20-point performances from Xavier Cooks, Jarell Martin (shooting an incredible 80% from the field), and Dejan Vasiljevic, whose late-game three-pointer sealed the win. Magette (8 points, 9 assists) provided excellent playmaking but couldn’t overcome the Kings’ depth.
The Kings sealed the series in Game Three, ending their 17-year championship drought with a dominant 97-88 victory in front of 16,000 fans at Qudos Bank Arena. Xavier Cooks and Jarell Martin combined for 45 points and 29 rebounds, securing Sydney’s 19th win in their final 21 games. Magette (10 points, 7 assists) continued to orchestrate the JackJumpers’ offense but couldn’t prevent the Kings from completing their historic run.
Josh Magette played two seasons the Tasmania JackJumpers. He averaged 11 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 62 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 33 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 28 | 803.1 | 286 | 89 | 124 | 18 | 71 | 57 | 1 | 39 | 64 | 92 | 259 | 36% | 43 | 136 | 32% | 59 | 70 | 84% | 49% | 44% | 23 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | Tasmania | 17-11 (4) | 34 | 1,067.3 | 399 | 138 | 201 | 30 | 108 | 49 | 4 | 66 | 84 | 136 | 395 | 34% | 65 | 229 | 28% | 62 | 79 | 78% | 46% | 43% | 22 | Totals | 62 | 1870 | 685 | 227 | 325 | 48 | 179 | 106 | 5 | 105 | 148 | 228 | 654 | 34.9% | 108 | 365 | 29.6% | 121 | 149 | 81.2% | 48% | 43% | 23 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 33 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 28 | 28.7 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 36% | 1.5 | 4.9 | 32% | 2.1 | 2.5 | 84% | 49% | 44% | 23 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | Tasmania | 17-11 (4) | 34 | 31.4 | 11.7 | 4.1 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 11.6 | 34% | 1.9 | 6.7 | 28% | 1.8 | 2.3 | 78% | 46% | 43% | 22 | Total | 62 | 30.2 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 10.5 | 34.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29.6% | 1.7 | 5.9 | 81.2% | 48% | 43% | 23 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 23 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Magette represented the US Select team in Las Vegas July 2021 to help prepare Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics.
NBA EXPERIENCE
Played in the G League with the Erie Bay Hawks in 2018 where he leading the league in assists with 10.2 per game.
Played 26 NBA games for Atlanta (2018) and Orlando (2020).
Magette played 26 games in the NBA. He averaged 2.2 points, 1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- October 3, 2016: Signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks
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October 22, 2016: Waived by the Atlanta Hawks.
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September 5, 2017: Signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks
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July 23, 2019: Signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic
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January 11, 2020: Waived by the Orlando Magic.
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January 11, 2020: Signed a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic.
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January 14, 2020: Waived by the Orlando Magic.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 71% | 98% | 96% | 45% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 228 | 654 | 34.9% | 108 | 365 | 29.6% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | Orlando | PG | 8 | 0 | 38 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 33% | 1 | 4 | 25% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 38% | 37% |
| 2017-18 | 28 | Atlanta | PG | 18 | 0 | 216 | 46 | 19 | 57 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 46 | 33% | 8 | 22 | 36% | 8 | 8 | 100% | 46% | 41% | Total | 26 | 0 | 254 | 58 | 25 | 62 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 61 | 33% | 9 | 26 | 35% | 9 | 10 | 90% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | Orlando | PG | 8 | 0 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 33% | 0.1 | 0.5 | 25% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 50% | 38% | 37% |
| 2017-18 | 28 | Atlanta | PG | 18 | 0 | 12.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 33% | 0.4 | 1.2 | 36% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100% | 46% | 41% | Total | 26 | 0 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 33% | 0.3 | 1.0 | 35% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 90% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Has played in Europe in Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Croatia as well as the G-League.
COLLEGE
Josh Magette played four NCAA seasons at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) from 2008–09 through 2011–12, becoming one of the most decorated guards in program and Gulf South Conference history and finishing his career as UAH’s all-time assists leader with 878.
Magette also set the Gulf South Conference all-time record for both career assists (878) and career steals (268), marks that were noted as ranking among the top ten all-time in NCAA Division II history, while also closing his UAH career with 1,465 points, 604 rebounds, and 125 games played.
UAH’s career record listings also credit Magette as the program leader in assists per game (7.02) and place him in the school’s top-ten for points, rebounds, field goals made, free throws made, and games played, reflecting a rare combination of playmaking volume and long-term durability.
From an awards standpoint, Magette’s college résumé included Gulf South East Division Freshman of the Year (2009), Second-team All-Gulf South East Division (2010), First-team All-Gulf South East Division (2011), and Gulf South Co-Player of the Year (2012), while also earning two First-team NCAA Division II All-American selections (2011, 2012).
UAH qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament in each of Magette’s four seasons, and he helped the Chargers win Gulf South Conference championships in both 2010 and 2012, including the program’s first regional title in 2012.
His senior season (2011–12) was his signature year statistically, highlighted by a Gulf South record 295 assists while he also led UAH in total assists (272 listed by UAH in-season materials), steals (73), and minutes (33.2 per game) as the Chargers built a championship run.
In the 2012 Gulf South Conference Tournament, Magette produced a defining title-game performance in the championship win over Christian Brothers, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists to earn the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award while leading UAH to the automatic NCAA berth.
The same postseason included a semi-final double-double against Valdosta State where Magette posted 11 points and 13 assists, and UAH noted that his 13 assists in that game followed a quarterfinal where he entered as the league’s Co-Player of the Year.
Magette’s senior-year playmaking volume pushed him past major career milestones, including crossing the 800-assist mark during the 2011–12 season and being cited as moving into the NCAA Division II all-time top ten for career assists at the time.
His UAH legacy was later formalised with induction into the UAH Athletics Hall of Fame, with the school summarising his collegiate impact around his NCAA tournament appearances in all four seasons, conference championships, and record-setting assists-and-steals production.
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